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Results (221)
20 March, 2024
Creating Their Own Demand By Ditching the "Cookie-Cutter Flips"

Fix and flips have looked a lot alike for the past few years. You see the same countertops, wall colors, appliances, and flooring in almost every new flip. While it makes sense for many high-volume flippers to use the...

12 August, 2023
Rookie Reply: The Seller Hasn't Responded...What Do I Do?

You recently submitted an offer on a house, but you haven’t heard back from the seller. Now what? As an eager rookie investor, the waiting game can be painful. You may already have an eye on other properties but need ...

1 March, 2024
Rookie Reply: Screening Tenants, Using Hard Money, and Raising Rents

Every landlord wants the best possible tenants in their rental property, but of course, this doesn’t happen by chance. Today, we’re delivering several tips to help you improve the screening process, work seamlessly wi...

8 March, 2024
Rookie Reply: Cash Flow vs. Appreciation, Using HELOCs, and Trashed Rentals

Should you invest for cash flow or appreciation? Whether you need another income stream today or have one eye set on retirement, you have your own reason for investing in real estate. It’s important to choose an inves...

21 December, 2023
Rookie Reply: How to Start an LLC for Real Estate Investing

Want to know how to start an LLC for real estate? Whether you’re looking to form investing partnerships or avoid being sued, creating an LLC is one way to protect your personal name and assets. With that said, there a...

23 February, 2024
Rookie Reply: Estimating Rehab Costs, Finding "Hard Money," & Tax Planning

Need to estimate rehab costs or calculate ARV (after-repair value) on a property? For new investors, these tricky tasks can often make or break a deal. But, as always, our hosts are here to deliver some helpful tips!
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29 July, 2023
Rookie Reply: Don’t Chase Cash Flow! Use THIS Metric to Analyze Your Deals

How important is cash flow when analyzing real estate deals? Many rookies zero in on this familiar figure when crunching the numbers, but there’s another metric that is FAR more important: cash-on-cash return. This si...

19 August, 2023
Rookie Reply: Mortgage Points, Seasoning Periods, and Cash-Out Refinancing 101

Are mortgage points really worth it? In many cases, they can save you money on a loan. But be careful; that lower rate might not be worth the cash you put up! It’s important to run the numbers before doing a mortgage ...

1 February, 2024
Rookie Reply: HELOCs Explained and How to Invest with BAD Credit

Getting a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one of the easiest ways to leverage your home equity and buy your first rental property. But what is the best way to use one? Are there any drawbacks? After today’s deep...

10 May, 2024
Rookie Reply: The Rental Property Expenses You CAN’T Afford to Miss

How do you know if a rental property will make enough cash flow before you buy? Budgeting is KEY. When breaking down a deal, it’s critical that you account for the costs of all capital expenditures (CapEx), maintenanc...